Popular dancer and influencer Jane Mena disclosed on October 8, 2024, that she had two children under the age of two primarily to avoid menstrual cramps. This candid admission came in response to actress Jemima Osunde’s public struggle with severe menstrual pain, igniting a heated discussion about women’s health and family planning choices.
As the sun rose over Lagos on that fateful Thursday morning, Jemima Osunde’s Instagram post about her debilitating menstrual cramps had already garnered significant attention. The actress shared a video at 7:15 AM WAT, detailing her monthly ordeal of “bad aches, mood swings, cravings, midnight snacking, and bloating.
It was in response to this post that Jane Mena dropped her bombshell comment: “2under2 Na because person no wan been seen period. Life was peaceful.”
As news of Mena’s unconventional family planning strategy spread, reactions poured in from across Nigeria and beyond. Instagram user @HenryAdolphus voiced a common concern: “Is the pain and discomfort of pregnancy not worse than period cramps?
On the other hand, some women resonated with Mena’s experience. @KweenThonia commented, “I stopped having period cramps after I gave birth. So peaceful.” This division in opinions highlights the diverse experiences women have with menstruation and childbirth.
Mena’s revelation has also reignited discussions about her past social media feud with actress Tonto Dikeh. In 2023, Dikeh had made claims about the impotence of Mena’s husband, allegations that were effectively silenced by the birth of Mena’s two children in quick succession.
Entertainment journalist Yewande Adesina offered context to this ongoing saga. “The Jane Mena-Tonto Dikeh feud was one of the most talked-about celebrity conflicts of 2023,” Adesina noted during our meeting at a local café. Mena’s recent revelation and her growing family seem to be the final word in that particular controversy.
As the day progressed and Mena’s comment continued to trend, it became clear that her words had sparked a broader conversation about women’s health and reproductive choices in Nigeria.
As night fell over Lagos, with the city’s lights reflecting off the lagoon, Jane Mena’s words continued to echo across social media platforms. Her candid revelation has not only shed light on her personal choices but has also opened up important discussions about women’s health, family planning, and the power of celebrity influence in shaping public discourse.
